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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.01, 183.62 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.01, 183.62 and 108.64 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.01 : 183.62 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.01/183.62 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.01x = 183.62 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.01x = 19,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948.29/133.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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